Botswana and Falls Overland: Wildlife Walks & Safari Drives
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. If you think eight days isn't enough to see Southern Africa, you're right. Kinda. We did our very best with this compact, action-packed itinerary that lets you soak up the wildlife, vibrant colours, and scenery of Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa with wildlife walks and plenty of options for safari drives. Your rugged Lando (overland adventure vehicle) will get you to the sites safely and camping lets you to fall asleep to the sounds of the wild underneath big African skies. Actually, maybe eight days is enough.
Highlights
- Camp in the Okavango Delta and track exotic wildlife
- View the mighty Victoria Falls
- Try to steer a mokoro canoe
- Camp under the stars
Trip Details
Product Code: 1881
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DAJL
Starts: Johannesburg, South Africa
Finishes: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive
- Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotel (1 nt single or twin), participation camping (5 nts), bush camping (1 nt).
- 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,199 ($150 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Johannesburg
Arrive at any time.
Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Johannesburg. After your welcome meeting at the hotel, choose to enjoy an Amarula cocktail at the bar or go to Emperors Palace with a wide array of restaurants and bars to choose from. Sit back, relax, eat some grub, sip a cocktail, and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins.
If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.
Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe
Get ready to check another country off those travel lists as you and the group pass across the border into Botswana. We're not going to lie, today will be a lot of driving, but use this opportunity to talk with your group, swap stories, and watch as the landscape changes around you from the desolate scenery of central-eastern Botswana to the wild bush within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. The group will stop here for the night to set up camp, enjoy each other's company around a fire, and fall peacefully asleep beneath the stars.
Today's travel takes us through a very desolate part of central-eastern Botswana. We cross into Botswana and finish the day at a campsite within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a unique community-based initiative in wildlife conservation.
Day 3: Serowe/Maun
You didn't think the group was leaving before taking part in a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary did you? Good, because there's not a chance. Get out there in an open air vehicle with a guide to spot some wildlife.
Jump in the Lando and continue on to Maun. Scroll through your camera roll checking the pictures you've already snapped while the land outside your window becomes more fertile as you approach the area of the Okavango Delta.
Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta
Today is going to be busy, but fun, and man do we wish we were going with you on this epic adventure.
You'll wake to the sounds and smells of the bush around you. Later, dive right into some nature with a wildlife walk. The cool thing about being on foot is that you will get to learn about tracking the animals and gain insight into their movement patterns and behaviour on a much more intimate level.
From there the group will begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to do some birdwatching on the way to our basic bush camp for the evening (get ready to completely unplug). Set up camp, sing with the locals, and simply unwind with a sundowner around the campfire… cheers!
Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta
Africa is home to some of the most beautiful sunrises in the world and today (if the weather is just right) you will get to experience the almost too vibrant colours of that quintessential sunrise that we all picture when we think of going on safari to Africa.
Then, tip your heads back, take a deep breath, and feel the mokoro cut through the crystal clear channels as you ride out of the Okavango Delta. The group will take some time to freshen up in Maun (showers everyone!) before embarking in the Lando to Gweta where the group will camp under massive baobab trees for the night.
Day 6: Gweta/Kasane
Travel to Kasane and choose to embark on a river cruise through Chobe NP, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa.
Drive through the verdant lands between Gweta and Kasane. Witness how rain brings life to the salt pans, awakening the dormant fish and aquatic shrimps in the mud. The surrounding grasslands also teem with life and are home to many antelope, which attract a wide variety of predators. Keep your eyes focused as the world passes you by and then reward yourself with a group toast as you camp under the great big African sky.
Today we journey to Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa. The best way to appreciate one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Buckle those seat belts and cross the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe; home of epic Victoria Falls. All that driving is bound to make you hungry and we have a treat for you today! The group will be having a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. With full bellies and even more full hearts, get ready to feel the mist in the air as you enter the town of Victoria Falls.
Get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world. For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or taking the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with the waterfalls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? That's okay, we understand. Either way the choice is yours, but remember you're here now so why not escape those comfort zones?
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border into Zimbabwe, then continue on to the town of Victoria Falls. Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) to the awesome Victoria Falls, or bungee jump (with the waterfall in sight).
Day 8: Victoria Falls
Depart anytime.
Alas, all good things must come to an end... or do they? If you aren't ready to go home just yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!
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G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
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Sydney W. - Traveled, December 2023
This trip was amazing! The in depth experiences with the locals as well as the relationships built were truly life changing.
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I enjoyed my experience with G Adventures. The itinerary for my tour was excellent and the expertise of the CEOs and the guides was excellent.
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Liza M. - Traveled, November 2023
I had a very nice time! Both CEOs really went above and beyond. The trip itself was also very special and well organized
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Richard S. - Traveled, November 2023
Great experience and amazing guides.
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Natalie C. - Traveled, November 2023
Everything is extremely well organized which is really important to me when visiting countries and regions I'm not familiar with.
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Camilla B. - Traveled, November 2023
Planning was great, CEO and driver as wonderful as they could have been and the money spend really goes back to the locals
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Amanda D. - Traveled, November 2023
If you are looking to experience Southern Africa and the big five and experience them up close like you have never before then this is the trip for you. I would recommend it as it delivered on what was in the itinerary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2023
Canan C. - Traveled, November 2023
It was a absolute great experience with a lot of impressions and adventures. Demi and Shadwell made us feel like family!
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Lars Christian D. - Traveled, November 2023
Great experience with G, awesome guides
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Alyce R. - Traveled, October 2023
I enjoyed my trip with G Adventures, but I think there is some room for improvement.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Elias D. - Traveled, October 2023
As we booked we didn't read carefully enough so we were surprised to go on a camping trip. Thanks to Tafi and Helmes I enjoyed it anyway!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Raffaela B. - Traveled, October 2023
Botswana was just amazing and so were our guides Taffy and Helmes.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Charlotte C. - Traveled, October 2023
Highly recommend it was a trip of a lifetime!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2023
Diana K. - Traveled, October 2023
It was just an amazing experience and I had a great time with all the travelers and our guides. It was a perfect trip and I enjoyed everything from seeing so many animals in the wild to bush camping.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/11/2023
Bennet H. - Traveled, September 2023
Fantastic, well organized Trip with perfect Guides
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Laura Z. - Traveled, September 2023
I felt very save on my Journey throw three countries and I saw many animals, the reason of booking this journey.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/28/2023
Pauline M. - Traveled, September 2023
Was exactly like the description and is an good travel style for adventures and open minded people. I felt save and in good hands.
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Devin D. - Traveled, September 2023
I've almost always had a great experience.
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Maegan W. - Traveled, September 2023
G Adventures takes care of their clients, their CEOs, and the community. I always feel good about traveling with G Adventures, knowing that I'm going to get a good experience and give back to local communities.
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